Part-Time Privacy Programme Lead (UK & Ireland)

Akkodis; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Own privacy function

Broad exposure to governance

Senior stakeholder engagement

Competitive package

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Data Privacy Specialist in the UK & Ireland to own the privacy programme on a part-time basis. The role involves governance, regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across multiple functions, with emphasis on UK GDPR and DPIAs.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will manage day-to-day privacy activities, handle DSARs, and provide practical guidance while collaborating with HR, Technology, Operations, Legal and Procurement to ensure robust privacy controls.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Data Privacy or related compliance functions.
• Strong practical knowledge of UK GDPR and GDPR requirements.
• Experience handling privacy incidents and supporting compliance activities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to privacy challenges.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• Recognised privacy qualification (e.g., CIPP/E or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously improve the organisation's UK & Ireland privacy programme.
• Maintain RoPAs and keep records accurate and up to date.
• Review and support Data Protection Impact Assessments for new projects and suppliers.
• Coordinate Data Subject Access Requests and other rights requests.
• Manage privacy incidents, investigations and remediation activities.
• Deliver and coordinate privacy training and awareness initiatives.
• Review and update privacy policies and governance documentation.
• Provide expert guidance on data protection risks and compliance obligations.
• Build relationships with HR, Technology, Operations, Legal and Procurement.
• Drive consistency and continuous improvement of privacy processes and controls.

Skills

Data privacy

UK GDPR

Stakeholder management

Data protection

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

CIPP/E or equivalent

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Data Privacy Specialist in the UK & Ireland to own the privacy programme on a part-time basis. The role involves governance, regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across multiple functions, with emphasis on UK GDPR and DPIAs.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will manage day-to-day privacy activities, handle DSARs, and provide practical guidance while collaborating with HR, Technology, Operations, Legal and Procurement to ensure robust privacy controls.